Promotional Products

QIMA offers comprehensive testing and quality control for all categories of promotional products.

QC Tailored for the Promotional Products Industry

Promotional products and branded merchandise serve an important purpose in every company’s marketing and communication activities. High-quality gifts and premiums can contribute to your brand’s reputation, while poor-quality ones can sell your company short. As branded merchandise contributes to your potential customers’ first impression of your business, special care must be taken to ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of your promotional products.

Our inspection protocols are created based on your requirements and the regulations of your destination market, helping you ensure that your branded merchandise meets all quality, safety, and compliance standards, and upholds the reputation of your brand.

As gifts and premiums span a range of items, a variety of testing standards may apply. Visit our category-specific testing pages for full information on mechanical, physical, and chemical tests for each product category.

Examples of tests for different categories of promotional products include:

Promotional Products Lab Testing Expertise

QIMA laboratories are fully accredited to test your promotional products against a number of international standards and regional requirements. Our technicians address every aspect of product safety and compliance, helping you ensure that your promotional products reflect the value of your brand.

Below are examples of lab tests for different categories of gifts and premiums. Full lists of lab tests for each product category can be found on category-specific testing pages.

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